ED03 - Cleaning & Disinfection of Endoscopes

Text 60 mins CPD 60 mins 80% required to pass

Aims

To outline and provide an understanding of the various stages undertaken in the decontamination of flexible endoscopes within an Endoscope Decontamination Unit (EDU) and to be aware of how effective decontamination enhances patient safety.

Objectives

During this course you will gain an understanding of:

  • The process of endoscopic cleaning and disinfection.
  • The detail and purpose of the manual cleaning process.
  • The different stages of the EWD processes.
  • The importance of endoscope lumens and the EWD.
  • The various tests involved in the EWD.

Topics covered

Decontamination : Endoscopy Decontamination

Date created

14/05/2021

Last revision

17/07/2023

Relevant for Roles

Apprentice Decon Technician, CP(D), Decon Senior Supervisor, Decontamination Technician, EDU Assistant, EDU Healthcare Assistant, EDU Reprocessing Technician, EDU Supervisor, EDU Team Leader, EDU Technician, Endoscopy Nurse, Endoscopy Practitioner, Endoscopy Support Worker

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